The COVID-19 is having an impact on several sectors of the economy, and the power sector is not spared. The electricity sector is an integral part of the economy. The importance of its monitoring lies in the fact that it can help us: (1) prepare for futures challenges in the electricity sector associated with the revenue gap in the following months; (2) track the economic … [Read more...] about Monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on electricity: lower demand with different profiles
Michelle Hallack
Michelle Hallack es economista responsable por la área de conocimiento de la División de Energía del BID y coordinadora del grupo de regulación económica y políticas energéticas que presta asesoría técnica a los proyectos del banco. Ella es profesora licenciada de economía en la Universidad Federal Fluminense (Brasil) y consejera de la Escuela de Regulación de Florence (Italia) en Política Energética. Michelle tiene más de 12 años de experiencia en asesoría y consultoría en asuntos regulatorios para el sector privado, público y para organizaciones no-gubernamentales. Ella ha trabajado en proyectos para países en Europa, América Latina y Asia y ha publicado diversos artículos académicos y capítulos de libros. Posee un doctorado de la Universidad de Paris Sud XI en Economía, una maestría en Economía Industrial en la Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro, una maestría en Economía y Gestión de las Industrias de Redes por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (España) y por la Universidad de Paris Sud (Francia) (European Master Diploma - EMIN) y una licenciatura en Economía en la Universidad Estadual de Campinas (Brasil).
Electricity Demand in the Time of COVID-19
What the Picture Looks Like in Latin America and the Caribbean? The short-term effects of COVID-19 cannot be ignored by anyone. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, the French have to ask for permission to leave their house, the Vatican was empty on the first days of Easter and carparks have been transformed into temporary hospitals. All sectors of the economy … [Read more...] about Electricity Demand in the Time of COVID-19
The electricity sector, a fundamental pillar in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
During the last few weeks, we have seen, heard, and read various information, in all possible media, about the pandemic that affects humanity. The impact of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean is beginning to directly affect the lives of the population due to the decisions, both political and economic, that governments have taken in favor of social protection and human … [Read more...] about The electricity sector, a fundamental pillar in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led the countries of the region to implement different economic and social measures to reduce its impact. The uncertainty caused by the lack of a vaccine, the fast spread of the virus, or the uncertain time it may take to return to a normal routine causes more concern. The immediate priority of governments is to guarantee health … [Read more...] about Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis
The crisis caused by the coronavirus reminds us of modern society's dependence on electricity. This reliance is particularly evident in hospitals where electricity is needed to operate fans, refrigerators and other medical equipment; for communication between society and government; for production continuity (through teleworking schemes; education through online studies; and … [Read more...] about Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis